Albert,
I suppose the following is "vague" as well.
SOURCE: Intel Corporation
Intel Solution Blueprints Build On Momentum of Server Architectures
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2002--Intel Corporation and dozens of leading software developers, solution consultants, and IT hardware companies are working together to craft Intel® Solution Blueprints, the latest reflection of industry momentum and solutions support for Intel's server architectures. Solution Blueprints document proven enterprise solutions for Intel-based servers that have been tested or previously deployed for a specific business need, with a commitment by hardware, software and solution integrators to make the solution easily repeatable for other businesses to quickly deploy.
``Collectively as an industry, we are developing proven enterprise server solution recommendations that provide what companies are asking for most -- cost-effective solutions that are fast to configure and tailored to individual business needs,'' said Deborah Conrad, vice president, Sales and Marketing Group, and director, Intel's Solutions Market Development Group. ``Solution Blueprints will provide companies with easier deployment and peace of mind knowing these are reliable, high-performing and battle-tested solutions, and that the business relationships among the different vendors is established and successful.''
Intel is working with a variety of solution integrators and providers, as well as hardware and software companies, including Accenture Ltd., BEA Systems, Inc., Cap Gemini, Compaq Computer Corporation, Deloitte Consulting, Dimension Data Holdings plc., EDS, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Hewlett-Packard Company, i2 Technologies Inc., Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd., KPMG International, Magic Maps, Microsoft Corp., MSC.Software, Oracle, Pivotal Corporation, Plumtree Software, Plural Inc., PwC Consulting, Questra Corporation, SAS, Scient, Inc., Siemens Business Services, Silverline Technologies Limited, Speechworks International, Inc., Stellcom Inc., Triaton, and Xcelerate.
Intel Solution Blueprints specify business needs, solution benefits and deployment guidelines, including application software, middleware, operating systems, platform and hardware specifications, and include recommendations for specific processors, such as the Intel® Xeon(TM) processor family or the Intel® Itanium(TM) processor family (including the forthcoming McKinley chip, due in mid-2002).
Most Solution Blueprints target vertical industries such as financial services, manufacturing, energy, retail, government, telecommunications and digital media, addressing the unique performance and services each require. Solution Blueprints are already underway in some of these industries this quarter. Ultimately, Intel expects to publish hundreds of Intel Solution Blueprints, which will be serviced through a variety of system integrators.
Before a blueprint is crafted, it is tested and tuned at a solution provider's facilities or in one of dozens of worldwide Intel e-Business labs co-located at OEM and solution integrator sites. Additional stress testing and tuning can be provided via 16 Intel Solution Centers or on-site services.
Intel Solution Blueprints are free of charge and can be found online at www.intel.com/go/solutionblueprints.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Note to Editors: Intel, Xeon and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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"Compaq is working with Intel on several Solution Blueprints for a
variety of customers needs. We believe using strategic customer input
to drive tested and repeatable solutions will ultimately make
deployment of Compaq technology more efficient and add more value."
-- Mike Mulcahy, vice president, Global Alliances
Compaq Computer
"Deloitte Consulting is actively engaged in several solution
deployments with Intel Architecture. Our experience in translating
strategy into technology solutions that solve specific client
problems, combined with the processing power and affordability of
Intel Architecture based platforms, provides clients with scalable
solutions that minimize total cost of ownership and maximize return on
investment."
-- Michael DeBellis, principal, e-Business CTO
Deloitte Consulting
"Dimension Data and Intel continue to foster innovative solutions
for today's business challenges. Solutions Blueprints have allowed our
professionals to design, build and implement concrete technology
infrastructures that provide 100% connectivity and fulfill e-Business
strategies."
-- Tim Clark, senior vice president, Products & Services Industry
Group
Dimension Data
"We have recently been working with Intel to develop Solution
Blueprints so that our customers can confidently deploy pre-tested,
configured, and easily customizable EDS PLM solutions on Intel
Architecture."
-- Mike Sellberg, director, Product Management
EDS
"Intel running Windows-based systems has become the primary
platform in the corporate data center. Prescriptive architectures like
Intel's Solution Blueprints and Microsoft's Internet Data Center
Prescriptive Architecture Guide are a direct response to customer
requirements for tested, proven guidance on how to use and deploy our
platform in mission critical scenarios."
-- Cliff Reeves, vice president, Windows Servers
Microsoft
"We are pleased to collaborate with Intel to offer customers a
proven solution for High Performance Computing. The Design Chain
Accelerator Solution Blueprint has been successfully deployed at some
of the largest aero and auto manufacturers in the world and we look
forward to helping more customers meet their critical need for high
performance computing."
-- Frank Perna, chairman and CEO
MSC.Software
"Intel brings significant value in highlighting the benefits of
clear, complete, sensible CRM Solutions delivered on Intel
Architecture...Solution Blueprints communicate not only the business
benefit of our Financial Services solutions but also the detail on how
these solutions are architected and delivered."
-- Neil Beube, vice president, Industry Solutions
Pivotal
"Through Intel's Solution Blueprint program, Plumtree is able to
leverage Intel's industry expertise and strong relationships with
other e-business leaders. Customers will benefit from Intel's focus on
solving business challenges through market-leading technologies, and
from deploying tested solutions that are backed by Intel's commitment
to customer success."
-- Hilary J. Jules, director, Alliances
Plumtree
"With Intel and the Solution Center at Questra, we have optimized
our enterprise solution for Intel Architecture (IA) and developed a
Solution Blueprint that makes it easier for customers to deploy it. IA
provides our customers with the most cost effective, scalable
enterprise server platforms for Questra Smart Service Solution."
-- Dennis Buchovechy, vice president
Questra
"SAS is working with Intel on Solutions Blueprints that will lead
to powerful SAS business-intelligence solutions -- for analytical
customer relationship management, supplier relationship management and
other key areas -- running on advanced Intel architectures."
-- Zul Abbany, vice president, Alliance Development
SAS Institute
"Intel's involvement in the development and marketing of specific
industry solutions has been a critically important tool for Scient in
effectively addressing current market challenges facing our clients.
As a result of this support, we've been able to offer clients high
performance solutions with a substantial return on investment over
competitive offerings."
-- Jay Norman, global managing partner, Financial Services
Scient
"Siemens Business Services is very satisfied with the tremendous
value of Intel Architecture for the Commerce One-Fujitsu Siemens
business solution stack: customers will profit from the stable and
high performance architecture which will support their expected
high-volume transactions."
-- Heike Christ, director, Practice Management e-Commerce
Siemens Business Services
"With a Solution Blueprint, Xcelerate is to drive a higher-level
of awareness among all companies in the 'solution ecosystem' - and to
target specific mutual prospects based on the collective value
proposition of our bundled offering. The Intel Solution Center has
tested/validated its configuration to drive maximum price performance
while reducing total cost of ownership for our customers."
-- Sue Sonday
Xcelerate
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